In Maricopa County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
After a Maricopa County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
If you've been injured in an accident, click the links below to get help from an attorney who specializes in your type of accident or injury:
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Learn more here about how a good Maricopa County car accident lawyer can provide you with information about your rights and options.
A man, believed to be 25 years old, had his legs crushed by a train after firefighters believe he was sleeping on the tracks. He was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
A single-engine aircraft made a hard landing near Loop 303 and Cactus Road after having taken off from Glendale Airpark. The pilot was taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment. His injuries were described as minor. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Three-vehicles collided on eastbound U.S. 60, closing the on-ramp at McClintock Drive and causing a small fuel leak.
A woman was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries after a two-vehicle collision on 21st and Northern avenues. Police believe the woman may have been ejected from her vehicle. The accident is still early in its investigation and little information is available.
Two trucks collided head-on at 46th Avenue and Thomas Road, sending five people to the hospital including a 14-year-old. Thie condition is listed as extremely critical, but no more information is given.
Just before 2 a.m., a Toyota SUV and a Ford SUV collided at 67th Avenue and Union Hills Drive. The driver of the Toyota was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Ford sustained non-life threatening injuries and was also hospitalized.
Two people were riding in a car on Deer Valley Road at Interstate 17 when the vehicle left the road and crashed. The two men were ejected from the vehicle during the crash. When emergency crews arrived they found the car on fire.
